Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
ursulae
ID:
766154

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blatt.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 32: 735 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765487



Common Names

  • Dipcadi Ursulae
  • Ursula's Squill
  • Ursula's Onion


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Description

Dipcadi ursulae (also called Ursula's Starflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of linear leaves and a flowering stem with a single star-shaped flower. It typically grows in dry meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Dipcadi ursulae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dipcadi ursulae var. longiracemosum Deb & S.Dasgupta
Dipcadi ursulae var. ursulae

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dipcadi ursulae is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are short and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dipcadi ursulae can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Dipcadi ursulae

Dipcadi ursulae can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and in North Africa.

Dipcadi ursulae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dipcadi ursulae?

Dipcadi ursulae

What is the common name of Dipcadi ursulae?

Dipcadi

What is the family of Dipcadi ursulae?

Asparagaceae

Species in the Dipcadi genus

Dipcadi bakerianum, Dipcadi balfourii, Dipcadi biflorum, Dipcadi brevifolium, Dipcadi ciliare, Dipcadi clarkeanum, Dipcadi concanense, Dipcadi cowanii, Dipcadi crispum, Dipcadi dekindtianum, Dipcadi erythraeum, Dipcadi fesoghlense, Dipcadi garuense, Dipcadi glaucum, Dipcadi gracillimum, Dipcadi guichardii, Dipcadi heterocuspe, Dipcadi ledermannii, Dipcadi longifolium, Dipcadi maharashtrense, Dipcadi marlothii, Dipcadi mechowii, Dipcadi minor, Dipcadi montanum, Dipcadi ndelleense, Dipcadi oxylobum, Dipcadi panousei, Dipcadi papillatum, Dipcadi platyphyllum, Dipcadi reidii, Dipcadi rigidifolium, Dipcadi saxorum, Dipcadi serotinum, Dipcadi susianum, Dipcadi thollonianum, Dipcadi turkestanicum, Dipcadi ursulae, Dipcadi vaginatum, Dipcadi viride, Dipcadi welwitschii, Dipcadi kuriensis, Dipcadi goaense, Dipcadi gourmaense,

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

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